Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 4, 2026

Author Spotlight: Advancing Early Detection and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Tumors
Published on: February 16, 2024
Polymorphous Low-Grade Adenocarcinoma (PLGA) in an 18-Year-Old Male
Mridula Shukla1, Umakant Gaud2, Mohan Kumar1
1Department of Pathology, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, 221005 India.
Abstract:
Polymorphous low-grade adenocarcinoma (PLGA) is a minor salivary gland tumor with a low malignant potential. It is twice more common in females, with a mean age of presentation at 59 years. It is a very slow-growing tumor with mean duration of symptoms that range from 27 months to as long as 40 years. We report a case of a male patient who was found to have PLGA with symptoms since birth. The patient was treated with wide local excision with good results. The lip is a rare location for PLGA, and its occurrence in adolescent age groups is even rarer.
